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Registration now open for XRS Austria On-Road Series

XRAY has announced that registration and rules for the XRAY Racing Series (XRS) event in Austria are now available online.

Mike Garrison June 30, 2017, 8:18 a.m. View Comments

Tenth annual OCRC Raceway Surf City Classic scheduled for August

This August, OCRC Raceway will host the Surf City Classic for the tenth year in a row - here's what you need to know, including when to sign up!

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2017, 3:23 p.m. View Comments

Preview of the new PROTOform VTA Spec Tire [VIDEO]

PROTOform has shared a preview of the new VTA Spec Tire up close and in action, with an official release scheduled for mid to late July.

Mike Garrison June 30, 2017, 12:18 p.m. View Comments

New Tekno RC SCT/SL low frequency shock springs

Tekno RC has introduced a full range of low frequency shock springs for the SCT410.3 and EB48SL vehicles. The new springs are designed to improve traction, forward grip, and corner speed.

Mike Garrison June 30, 2017, 9:32 a.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Last week’s Junior Nationals final [VIDEO]

In 2015, Tim Lime encouraged ROAR to add a separate under-16 race to the Fuel Off-Road Nationals to give the event's youngest competitors a chance to shine in the national spotlight. Last Sunday, his 12-year-old son, Camden, stole the show.

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2017, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

Limited edition Team Associated Nomad DB8 brushless 4WD ready-to-run [VIDEO]

The new Team Associated Nomad is built upon the race-winning RC8 platform but stylized for being constantly on the go through the desert, trails or anywhere.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 11:33 a.m. View Comments

New Muchmore Racing Fleta ZX Sting brushless stock motors and Professional Pocket Scale 2

Muchmore Racing released a new lineup of brushless motors for popular spec classes as well as an updated version of its Pocket Scale.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 11:03 a.m. View Comments

New Sweep Racing Cellblock 1/8-scale buggy tire

The new Sweep Racing Cellblock for 1/8-scale buggies features a tightly-spaced pattern of pits and bars, and comes with an Indigo insert.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 9:23 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing Flite top-shaft for YZ-2

When combined with the Exotek Racing spur mount and an appropriate spur gear, the new Flite top shaft removes the slipper clutch and reduces rotating weight from the YZ-2 buggy.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 10:21 a.m. View Comments

New TPRO Racing Formula Race 1/8-scale buggy and truggy wing

TPRO Racing has released their new Formula Race wing for 1/8-scale buggy and truggy racing.

Mike Garrison June 29, 2017, 2:14 p.m. View Comments

Akio Sobue won at Asian On-Road Championship round two in Hong Kong

Round two of the Asian On-Road Championship was held at TRC Raceway in Hong Kong. In the Modified Touring class, it was a showdown between Infinity teammates and fellow countrymen Akio Sobue and Naoto Matsukura that would go blow for blow to the fina

Mike Garrison June 29, 2017, 1:01 p.m. View Comments

New Novarossi MITO 35 GT5 2017-version .21 nitro engine

Novarossi has updated the components of its MITO 35 GT5 engine for improved performance.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 9:44 a.m. View Comments

New Schumacher Spiral 1/8-scale truggy tire

Schumacher RC introduced its first tire for the 1/8-scale truggy class called the Spiral, available in three different compounds and designed for long life on astroturf and multi-surface tracks.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 8:48 a.m. View Comments

New TLR blog discussed throttle linkage deadband

A new entry in the Team Losi Racing blog from JR Mitch shows why leaving a slight bit of wiggle room is necessary to keep the carburetor shut when the chassis flexes.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 10 a.m. View Comments

New Novarossi Mantra square-stroke .21 off-road engine

Novarossi's first high-end, square-stroke engine is designed for both linear power delivery and premium fuel consumption.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 11:52 a.m. View Comments

Hannus joined SWORKz Team Estonia

SWORKz has announced the signing of Hans Hannus to the Estonian race team, and his participation in the upcoming Euros in Croatia.

Mike Garrison June 29, 2017, 1:36 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY throwback clip celebrating two wins at 2016 Euros at HUDY Arena [VIDEO]

XRAY celebrated Jan Rathiesky's European Championships in Stock Touring Car and Formula at HUDY Arena last year by publishing this quick trip down recent memory lane.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

Martin Owen featured on BBT Podcast - Episode 9

This week the BBT Podcast crew has met up with Martin Owen for thoughts of racing around the UK, oOple, PR Racing, Team C, and more.

Mike Garrison June 29, 2017, 12:37 p.m. View Comments

New Shoot Fuel range from XTR

Spanish brand XTR Racing announced a new line of hobby fuels called Shoot Fuel.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 10:33 a.m. View Comments

New gearbox spacer set for Yokomo YZ-2

Team Yokomo now offers a 1mm spacer to raise the gearbox of the YZ-2 to change the buggy's roll characteristics, as well as a new shock tower and motor plate for when two 1mm spacers are used.

Aaron Waldron June 29, 2017, 12:04 p.m. View Comments

WHERE’S WALDO: Smashing records and radios: reflecting on the ROAR Nationals

There was a lot that happened this past weekend - history-making victories, rule-breaking controversies and flaring tempers. Where should we start?

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 12:22 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated "AE Garage" app now available for free download

The Team Associated Garage is a free app for iOS and Android devices loaded with 360-degree product views, vehicle specs, interviews with Area 51 engineers and more.

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 4:07 p.m. View Comments

New #1 atop Top 25 RC rankings after ROAR Nationals

Ryan Maifield's DNF at the ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals dropped him four spots in the Top 25 RC rankings - and pushed Elliott Boots to the top for the first time.

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 1:14 p.m. View Comments

Delorme crowned the French 10.5 Touring National Champion

Pierre Delorme has been crowned the French National Champion of the 10.5 Blinky Touring Car class after his most recent victory.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 9:21 a.m. View Comments

Entry now open for Buggyland 4.0 in Madrid

Club Cartt has announced that early entry is now open for the Buggyland 4.0 race, set to be held September 15-17, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 8:59 a.m. View Comments

New HUDY brushless 30mm and 40mm cooling fans

HUDY released their new 30mm and 40mm cooling fans, which feature solder tabs for cable replacement, bearing equipped design, and 170mm cable.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 8:46 a.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing 22 4.0 Flite Titanium front axles

Exotek Racing has machined new Titanium front axles for the TLR 22 4.0 buggy, claimed to weigh in at only 3.5 grams per pair.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 9:37 a.m. View Comments

New Schelle Racing car carrying bag

Schelle Racing Innovations has released their all-new 1/10 and 1/8-scale car carrying bag. The new bag is equipped with interior padding, carrying handles, zipper pulls, and additional storage compartments for wings, tires, etc.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 8:31 a.m. View Comments

New Tekin "Element Proof" ROC412 HD brushless crawler motor

Team Tekin revamped the ROC412 for more low-end torque and protection from water, mud and snow.

Aaron Waldron June 28, 2017, 3:26 p.m. View Comments

Yeung won at Asia Fever in Taiwan

Tekno RC driver, Jonathan Yeung, won the 1/8-scale nitro truggy class at the recent Asia Fever event hosted by Orange RC Circuit in Taiwan.

Mike Garrison June 28, 2017, 9:10 a.m. View Comments

Entries open for ROAR Paved Electric On-Road Nationals at N-Control RC

N-Control RC is hosting the ROAR Paved Electric On-Road Nationals in September - including a 25.5-turn touring car class with handout motors as well as a GT8-E exhibition class - and those interested in participating can now sign up.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2017, 6:55 p.m. View Comments

New Gens Ace 4600mAh shorty LiPo pack

Gens Ace added a new 4600mAh, 60C shorty pack to its range of LiPo batteries - and it's just $40.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2017, 6:27 p.m. View Comments

New Ultimate M-4R Team Edition engine and 16mm shock bladders

Ultimate Racing now offers its specially-tuned M-4R engine built and broken-in at the factory, as well as optional shock bladders to fit 16mm dampers.

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2017, 4:31 p.m. View Comments

ROAR NATS: Final finishing order

Here are the complete results for both the Buggy and Truck classes - where did your favorite drivers and friends finish?

Aaron Waldron June 27, 2017, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

New Infinity IF14 balance weights

Infinity has released a range of balance weights for the IF14 electric touring car, available in four different options which mount to the chassis using a single screw.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 10:03 a.m. View Comments

New XRAY XB8, XT8 and GTX8 front and rear sway bars

XRAY has introduced an extensive list of new front and rear sway bars to fit the XB8, XT8, and GTX8 platforms; ranging from 1.6mm to 3.0mm thicknesses.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 9:53 a.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Schafer won at round two of the EFRA GP Series in Lostallo

Simon Kurzbach and Michael Schafer won at rain delayed round two of the EFRA GP Series in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 9:25 a.m. View Comments

Tekin RX8 Gen 3 ESC explained by Adam Drake [VIDEO]

Mugen Seiki Racing driver, Adam Drake, has wasted no time getting back to work at the office after last weekend's ROAR Off-road Fuel Nationals as he has shared an up close look, explanation, and his opinions on the new Tekin RX8 Gen 3 1/8-scale ESC.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 9:46 a.m. View Comments

New VP-PRO SRX8 high down-force body

VP-PRO Racing has introduced a new high down-force body for the Serpent SRX8 nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 8:28 a.m. View Comments

New 175RC orange spacer and nut kits for XB2, XT2, and XB4

175RC has released their new orange aluminum nut kit, M3 ball stud washers, serrated wheel nuts, and hub spacers which are intended for use with the XRAY XB2, XT2, and XB4 vehicles.

Mike Garrison June 27, 2017, 10:12 a.m. View Comments

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